featuresIn short, the DS619slim can do EVERYTHING that the bigger flagship NAS can do. It can support the very latest version of Synology DSM 6.2 (ver. 7 Soon)and with the exception of SSD M.2 media support, gives you more internal storage and equal power to that of the DS918+, DS1019+ and DS718+ - VERY impressive indeed for a NAS family (slim) that has till now been a very modest specification line of devices.valueAlthough the DS619slim is noticeably more expensive than the DS416slim that came out 2 years ago, you are getting so MUCH storage and power in such a small compact chassis. Once you break this down, you do find that the price tag is actually better than the DS918+ and DS1019+. If you are looking for the most powerful Synology NAS that has the lowest footprint on your environment (in all respects), then the DS619slim is definitely the NAS for you!performanceWith internal hardware specifications that can be compared with the DS718+ and DS918+, yo uare going to see some excellent internal speeds. This means that options such as virtualization, Plex Media Server, Business level CRM and CMS systems and 4K transcoding are more than possible with this device. The DS619slim gives you all the advantages of bigger NAS, but with the tinydesignThe Synology DS619slim is one of my favourite looking NAS solutions that they have ever produced. It is more than just the fact that it is smaller enough to fit in my hand - it is that they have taken the design of the DS918+ and the DS1618+ And made a teeny tiny version. The fact it is designed it 2.5" media size in mind means that noise and heat will be very low and to have this kind of storage, at this scale and with such a small footprint is always pleasing.

featuresDespite all the high-end internal hardware (and not too appear ungrateful), it is a shame there is no NVMe SSD or 10Gbe option. I know this would undermine the slim nature of the device a bit, but all that internal power could really take advantage of it. Also, no expansion option of connecting a DX517.valueAs good as I think the DS619slim NAS is, in a pinch, I would recommend the DS918+ and DS1019+ for those that are buying for power, over storage and silence. Still a Good NAS. Just a shame about the lack of 10Gbe/PCIe option.performanceOnce again, the lack of 10Gbe or link aggregation beyond 2 ports will limit any user looking at SSD inside the DS619slim. designThe fact it cannot support 15mm height drives is a little disappointing given that most 2.5" HDD above 3TB at this height - it marginally limits overall long-term capacity.

General Performance

The DS619slim same as the DS1618+ (8GB) is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new to Network Attached Storage are advised to go for the Synology. Unlike the DS1618+ (8GB) this box has the Intel Celeron J3355 processor. Another key difference between the DS1618+ (8GB) is RAM. DS619slim arrives with ? RAM. The DS619slim ? RAM compared with DS1618+ (8GB) 8GB is clearly weaker.

About Connections

There are two LAN ports on this box, making it a good home or small business NAS as you can utilise Link Aggregation and Failover support. Two USB3 ports on this Synology is offering you up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds of external devices. It is fast enough to get your files through fairly quickly with this speed and make backing up with an external drive or Apple Time Machine a quick and easy process. Sometimes when your business grows, you might consider getting a box with expansion capabilities. With this box you have all opportunities to do so. You might want to contact one of our tech guys to find out more.

About Usage

With 6 bay unit you are having additional advantages. You can choose from number of RAID solutions to set up. There could be RAID that saves your data even if one of the drives fail so you can still recover your data. This would be slightly more safe option to keep your data. Besides you can still access your documents or media files over your private network or even internet. You may install Plex Media Server on this box. Plex lets you easily create a feature rich and practical home media playback system. Some boxes offer real time transcoding functionality. That let you stream your media hustle free, based on your device speed or screen size. Please contact us to find transcoding compatibility list.

Price And Warranty

This box comes with 3 year warranty for your peace of mind and long term hardware security.

General Performance

The DS1618+ (8GB) same as the DS619slim is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new to Network Attached Storage are advised to go for the Synology. This model comes with new DDR4 technology random access memorty (RAM). DDR3 used to work at 800 MT/s (or Millions of Transfers per second) and some went as high as 2133. DDR4, starts at 2133 MHz. The increased speed means an overall increase in bandwidth. Unlike the DS619slim this box has the Intel Atom C3538 Quad Core 2.1 GHz processor. With its ATOM processor, this box should have no trouble transcoding your videos up to 720P via the native MANUFACTURER apps. Another key difference between the DS619slim is RAM. DS1618+ (8GB) arrives with 8GB RAM. Size of 8GB makes DS1618+ (8GB) the best regards to RAM capacity.

About Connections

With four LAN ports this box is making good enterprise level NAS. Three USB3 ports on this Synology is offering you up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds of external devices. It is fast enough to get your files through fairly quickly with this speed and make backing up with an external drive or Apple Time Machine a quick and easy process. There are two eSATA ports on DS1618+ (8GB) giving you up to 6Gb/s transfer speeds. Sometimes when your business grows, you might consider getting a box with expansion capabilities. With this box you have all opportunities to do so. You might want to contact one of our tech guys to find out more.

About Usage

With 6 bay unit you are having additional advantages. You can choose from number of RAID solutions to set up. There could be RAID that saves your data even if one of the drives fail so you can still recover your data. This would be slightly more safe option to keep your data. Besides you can still access your documents or media files over your private network or even internet. You may install Plex Media Server on this box. Plex lets you easily create a feature rich and practical home media playback system. Some boxes offer real time transcoding functionality. That let you stream your media hustle free, based on your device speed or screen size. Please contact us to find transcoding compatibility list.

Price And Warranty

This box comes with 3 year warranty for your peace of mind and long term hardware security. This is the most expensive box with the price tag £688.00.